INTRODUCING E-BLOC
E-Bloc integrates EV charging applications with Microgrid/Distributed Generation functionality
Why E-Bloc?
Facilities are looking to add EV chargers but, modifications to existing electrical systems and infrastructure are expensive and sometimes very difficult.
The additional EV load is significant, causing higher utility bills and possibly increased peak demand charges.
Utility power is becoming increasingly unreliable especially during major climatic events. Long duration outages can be very costly and result in higher insurance premiums.
Companies are looking towards more “Green” alternative solutions (Net Zero).
As the deployment of high-powered EV chargers continues to grow across the US, the issue of connecting them into a facility’s existing electrical system becomes a major problem. Level III EV chargers consume a lot of power, installing five (5) of them can easily add 2000 amps to the existing electrical service infrastructure. Modifying or replacing the service entrance equipment can be very costly and limited by space constraints.
E-Bloc is a pre-packaged service entrance switchgear solution that supports the rapid deployment of commercial EV infrastructure. E-Bloc is installed outdoors between the utility transformer and the facility’s existing service equipment. It directly feeds both the EV chargers and the facility’s existing load. No Modification is required to the building’s existing service entrance equipment.
E-Bloc Microgrid! E-Bloc can also be equipped with the ability to support various distributed energy resources, solar, energy storage, engine generators and others. The various distributed energy resources do not have to be initially deployed but can be installed as budget allows. E-Bloc can have up to 500kW of energy storage on the same skid as the switchgear, further simplifying the installation process. The microgrid controls can be tailored to provide a basic level of Microgrid functionality or complete automated real-time controls (data acquisition, monitoring, control, and optimization).
